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Perthshire

Glens, rivers and riverside paths.

Walking in Perthshire means woods, water and big views. Wander a wooded glen on the edge of a town, follow paths beside the Tay through the Fair City, or head for the hills around Pitlochry, where trails climb through the trees to lochs and viewpoints. There are gentle strolls for a slow afternoon and longer routes for a full day out. Pack a flask and good shoes, and finish with tea and cake somewhere nearby.

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From the magazine18 hours agoThe printed copy of Issue 11Issue 11Autumn / Winter 2025–26

At Tombane Farm near Pitlochry, Hamish and Liberty Martin have made new wetlands that give the rare Northern damselfly its most southerly breeding ground.

The couple, who run the nature business Call of the Wild, moved to the 225-acre hill farm in Highland Perthshire with their five children. A chance meeting in 2021 gave them the chance to buy it, along with land that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Alongside the wetlands, they have planted several fields with 10,000 trees using the Miyawaki method, a way of planting that encourages rapid growth and creates corridors for wildlife. Visitors can see the work for themselves on a guided walk across the farm, and guests can now stay over in its shepherds' huts.

Read the full story in Issue 11
Walks16 hours ago

Gleneagles.

The grand railway hotel of 1924 in the Perthshire countryside by Auchterarder, with James Braid's King's and Queen's courses and the course of the 2014 Ryder Cup.

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From the magazine14 hours agoThe printed copy of Issue 13Issue 13Autumn / Winter 2026-27

The only Skyspace in Scotland, a work by the American artist James Turrell, is set into a hillside on the Craiganour estate above Loch Rannoch, in Highland Perthshire.

The artwork is a large sculpture made of earth and slate, with an opening that frames the sky above. Craiganour is a private estate partway along the loch's north shore, and the walk to the Skyspace takes around 40 minutes, but the magazine says the journey is worth it. The north shore has an enjoyably wild feel, so on the way look for black-throated divers on the water, listen for the drumming calls of snipe, and scan the ridgelines for golden eagles. Rannoch, as the magazine puts it, is an unsung wonderland hiding in plain sight on the West Highland Line.

See Craiganour Skyspace · Perthshire
From the magazine12 hours agoThe printed copy of Issue 13Issue 13Autumn / Winter 2026-27

A Highland Life, a family-owned lodge, cottage and pair of bothies at Kinloch Rannoch in Highland Perthshire, stands close to where Outlander filmed its Craigh na Dun stone circle.

The stones that doubled on screen as Craigh na Dun were built for the show and are no longer there, but the magazine says it is a stirring spot nonetheless. A Highland Life is well primed for visitors in search of modern comforts and big views, on the outskirts of the village at the eastern end of Loch Rannoch. Climbing straight out of Kinloch Rannoch, the Craig Varr walk is a 4.5km circular trail with the loch spread out in one direction and the quartzite cone of Schiehallion in the other. The going can be damp after rain, so bring decent boots.

Read the full story in Issue 13
Walk of the day10 hours ago

Dewars Centre.

Perth's ice rink and sports centre on Glover Street, a home of Scottish curling, with indoor bowls, a gym and halls for shows and events.

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Did you know8 hours agoWritten byLaurie GoodladRead Laurie’s piece

Laurie Goodlad and her family walked the Birks of Aberfeldy, a woodland trail past the Falls of Moness in Perthshire, in just over an hour.

‘We began the day with a walk to the Birks of Aberfeldy; a circular woodland walk upriver towards the famous ‘Birks’ (from the Scots for birch trees) overlooking the impressive Falls of Moness and Moness gorge. The walk begins on the western outskirts of Aberfeldy and is well signposted, with plenty of space for parking. The walk itself is 2.3 miles (4.7 km) in total, and we completed it in just over an hour with our nine and five-year-old.’

Written byLaurie GoodladRead Laurie’s pieceSee The Birks of Aberfeldy · Perthshire
Something to do6 hours ago

Perth, Perthshire.

The Fair City on the west bank of the Tay, founded as a burgh by King David around 1125, long the lowest crossing of the river, and Scotland's seventh city since 2012.

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From the magazine2 hours agoThe printed copy of Issue 13Issue 13Autumn / Winter 2026-27

After heavy rain, the Reekie Linn waterfall in Glen Isla, Angus, crashes down so hard that its spray fills the air like smoke, or reek in Scots.

A narrow path alongside the River Isla, near Alyth and Kirriemuir, leads to the falls, which the magazine counts among the most dramatic natural sights in Angus. Glen Isla is one of five glens that stretch from the fertile Angus countryside into the heart of the Cairngorm mountains, along with Glens Clova, Esk, Prosen and Lethnot. Each has its own character, with walks from riverside strolls to mountain hikes. Afterwards, the Glen Isla Hotel at Kirkton of Glenisla is a historic coaching inn where you'll rub shoulders with local farmers and estate workers in the bar.

See Reekie Linn · Perthshire
Read on56 minutes agoIssue 6A Family Stay in Rural PerthshireIssue 13The Last Stop Before NowhereIssue 11Schiehallion - The Fairy Hill of the Caledonians

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From the magazineJust nowThe printed copy of Issue 11Issue 11Autumn / Winter 2025–26

Hamish Martin, who runs Call of the Wild with his wife Liberty on Tombane Farm near Pitlochry, says you don't need scientists to tell you that forest bathing is good for you.

The couple had built a specialist herb nursery and a distillery on a derelict site outside Edinburgh, but they longed for a different life for themselves and their five children. A chance meeting in July 2021 gave them the chance to buy a 225-acre hill farm in Highland Perthshire, and they now live hand in hand with nature among its ancient Scots pines. Through Call of the Wild, they welcome visitors for guided walks, wild crafts and wild dining, from picnics to dinners. 'You don’t need to wait for scientists to say forest bathing is good for you. Just go for a walk, notice how uplifted you feel, and take that into your daily life'.

See Call of the Wild Experience · Perthshire

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